Early Fall Grilling –
Honey BBQ Short Ribs
In Atlanta we still can get some barbecuing on. After all we still have great weather, with evenings in the mid-70s. I love this recipe for Honey BBQ Short Ribs, courtesy of Sunny Anderson of http://foodnetwork.com.
Are Spices Good for Your Health?
The spices used in this rib recipe actually are good for your health. There is a longstanding use of spices in the Ayurvedic tradition (over 5,000 years of written documentation), and this article by the BBC gives a great summary of a few of the spices you can use for creating more wellness: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/0/20625751
The Recipe
Honey BBQ Short Ribs
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dry oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 pounds short-ribs, flanken-cut (about 6 ribs bone-in, cut into 5 to 6-inch strips)
- 1/2 cup Bee Wild Gallberry honey
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 300 degrees F. You can also use your outdoor grill for this recipe.
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, 4 teaspoons salt, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and a few grinds of black pepper. Rub the mixture all over the ribs and allow it to sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours at the most.
- Place the ribs snugly in an oven dish with the fat side of each rib facing up. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and don't be afraid to top the dish with another heavy dish to ensure the seal! Cook in the oven for 2 1/2 hours, at this point the meat should be falling off the bones. Remove the ribs from the oven and raise the temperature to 425 degrees F.
- Using a pair of tongs, flip and move the beef around a bit. Drizzle the honey evenly over the top of each rib. Place the ribs back in the oven, this time leaving it uncovered and cook another 10 to 15 minutes.
We would love to hear about your spice rubs, how you use honey, and what health tips have helped you increase your wellness. Please leave a comment on this post.
